Türkiye's satellite operator, Türksat, is set to begin providing in-flight internet service to domestic carriers, starting from AJet and then also Turkish Airlines, according to a top official on Sunday.
"The high-speed internet service, which will begin on AJet aircraft this year, is planned to be made available to the Turkish Airlines (THY) fleet in 2027," said Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu.
Speaking to Anadolu Agency (AA) on the topic, Uraloğlu explained that within the scope of the In-Flight Internet Service Project, passengers on AJet flights will be provided with high-speed internet access via Türksat's existing and next-generation communication satellites and capabilities.
He said that within the project carried out in cooperation with TCI Aircraft Interiors under the THY umbrella and AJet, testing and installation processes have been conducted for 122 passenger aircraft in AJet’s fleet, noting that tests in this area have been successfully completed.
Uraloğlu stated that infrastructure installation processes are ongoing, conveying that through this initiative, Türkiye’s domestic satellite infrastructure "will be effectively used in civil aviation, while Türksat's competitive position in mobile and aviation-based communication services beyond broadcasting will also be strengthened.”
